U.S. stock-index futures advanced as Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen reassured investors that U.S. economic growth is sturdy enough to withstand turmoil in emerging markets.
Nikkei 17,880.51 +308.68 +1.76%
Hang Seng 21,186.32 +90.34 +0.43%
Shanghai Composite 3,091.81 -50.88 -1.62%
FTSE 6,111.27 +149.78 +2.51%
CAC 4,500.79 +153.55 +3.53%
DAX 9,715.18 +287.54 +3.05%
Crude oil $45.25 (+0.78%)
Gold $1141.10 (-1.18%)